When I first moved to the US, I took to exploring my new home on foot. I was surprised at how quiet my new life was – having never lived alone, I missed constant conversational chatter as I did my chores and walked the streets of Boston. I started listening to podcasts to fill the silence, and firstly chose my favourite British radio programmes, but I soon realised that podcasts did not just fill the silence. They could also serve to teach me about America. Here, I share with you some of my favourites – all freely available online – that have taught me about different aspects of life in the United States.